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Ol Doinyo Lengai, which means “Mountain of God” in the Maasai language, is an active volcano located in the Gregory Rift, south of Lake Natron in Tanzania. It is part of the East African Rift System, which is a tectonic plate boundary that stretches across East Africa. Key Characteristics Type: Ol Doinyo Lengai is a […]

Glioblastoma, also known as glioblastoma multiforme (GBM), is an aggressive type of cancer that occurs in the brain or spinal cord. It arises from astrocytes, the star-shaped cells that make up the supportive tissue of the brain. Glioblastomas are classified as grade IV astrocytomas by the World Health Organization (WHO), indicating that they are highly […]

Why in News?  The Union government  has introduced the Disaster Management (Amendment) Bill 2024 in the Lok Sabha, proposing key changes to the existing Disaster Management Act of 2005, including a new authority for cities. Key Provisions of the Bill : It seeks to make provision for a “State Disaster Response Force” by the State […]

Why in News?  The Supreme Court of India has recently overturned the 2004 ruling in E.V. Chinnaiah vs. State of Andhra Pradesh, on sub categorization of Scheduled Tribes & Scheduled castes. What was the Supreme Court’s Judgment? Sub-classification Not Permissible: The Court ruled that sub-classification within Scheduled Castes is not permissible. Once a group is […]

Qualified Institutional Placement (QIP) is a capital-raising tool primarily used by publicly listed companies in India. It allows these companies to raise funds from domestic or foreign institutional investors without undergoing lengthy regulatory processes. QIP is governed by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). Key Features of QIP: Eligibility: Only publicly listed companies […]

United Wa State Army (UWSA): The United Wa State Army (UWSA) is a powerful ethnic armed group in Myanmar, operating primarily in the Wa Self-Administered Division. It’s the military wing of the United Wa State Party (UWSP), which effectively governs the region. Key points about the UWSA: Well-equipped and organized with an estimated 20,000-30,000 soldiers. […]

A new Lancet Commission report has flagged it along with untreated vision loss as significant new risk factors for dementia, a condition characterised by memory problems and disruptions in thinking and social skills. Its most prevalent form is Alzheimer’s Disease, which accounts for about 60-70 per cent of dementia cases. In fact, both these factors have […]

Increasing tree cover is often seen as a positive outcome of biodiversity conservation and a much-needed effort to combat climate change. What happens, then, if tree cover increases in areas that historically hosted a different habitat? In a study published on June 5 in the journal Global Change Biology, scientists from the Universities of Witwatersrand, Cape […]

Why in News?  The RBI has  recently  released the Report on Currency and Finance (RCF) for 2023-24: Key points of the report : digitalisation-induced changes in the behaviour of consumers and financial intermediaries can have implications for monetary policy. Digitalisation can also create a more complex and interconnected financial system with implications for financial stability. […]

Impulsive spending and herd behavior are two distinct economic concepts that can significantly influence consumer behavior and market dynamics. Impulsive Spending Definition: Impulsive spending refers to the act of making unplanned, spontaneous purchases without prior intention or consideration of the consequences. It often involves buying items on a whim, driven by emotions, advertising, or immediate […]